Pear Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 lbs pears, processed to a puree i did in a vita mix
1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
2 teaspoons orange zest
4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 vanilla bean, seeds of

Preparation

Wash 8-10 pint jars in hot soapy water or in dish washer.
Keep hot until needed.
Prepare lids as manufacturer directs.
Place in a 6-quart pot.
Pour orange juice over fruit.
Stir in orange peel, sugar, spices and seed of vanilla bean.
Use a hand blender if need be to get a nice smooth puree.
Stirring constantly over medium heat, bring to a boil.
Ladle into hot jars 1 at a time, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Release trapped air.
Wipe rim of jars with a clean damp cloth.
Attach lid.
Place in canner.
Process in a boiling-water bath.
For 15 minutes.